St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-04


WAS veritable triumphal march. Down
through the Nicollet illumination the
procession came, the avenue being lined
with dense mass of people. The war
like music, with the shrill whistle of the
fife, struck the vast crowd with stirring
memories, and cheer after cheer rent the
air continuously. Commander Rea, with
barred head, acknowledged the acclama-
tons with bows, and Mayor Ames, who
received the next applause, was
wreathed with smiles.
Meanwhile, at the Exposition build
ing Liberati's band was awaiting
the arrival of the distinguished guest of
the evening at the main entrance, and
notable gathering of the most famous
and solid men of the city and state were
taking their places on the platform al
lotted to the speakers. Among those
on the platform who were noted were
the following distinguished men, repre-
senting all societies, industries and Oc-
equations in the Twin Cities and out
side points as well:
John j. Ankeny, A. T. Ankeny Sheriff P
p Swenson. Anthony Kelly, c. NJ. Loring,
president of the chamber of commerce; &C.
A. Pillsbnry, Hon. John s. Pillsbury, Hon.
Albert Schetfer, st. Paul; DR.: Murphy, of st.
water; Harry Bauer Andrew Mahan,
H Mcintyre, all of saltwater; Capt. Cross.
Judges Young, Lochren and Hicks; State
Hon. A. II. Drake. John West, j. L. Johnson,
Amos Cavity, Washington Pierce, Capt.
Babb, Rev. d. Peak, Detroit, Mimi; Col.
Chase, of Washington, D. c.; DR.. C. F. Hause,
Bracket, George Bracket, j. A. Fillmore. a.
j. Blethen, NJ. Warner. Michael Hoy, W. H.
Mills Col McCrorv, Judge Fish, George
Smith, George Marchant, H. A. Norton,
1t was few minutes past 8 O'Clock
when the Liberati band commenced to
Comes,'' and the procession started
through the building. The reception of
Judge Rea on the platform was the sig
nal for such an enthusiastic ovation
that the like of it has never been seen
before in the city. Men went wild.
hats were thrown into the air, cheer
after cheer reSounded and tables and
chairs were jumped upon while the en-
thusiasm lasted. When it had partly
subsidized Junior Vice Commander Eye,
who was master of ceremonies, came
fol Ward, and in few words introduced
Mayor A. A. Ames.
He was received with loud applause
and spoke substantially as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Citizens: | have
never my life been called to perform a
more pleasant duty than to stand here to-
nlSUI dIlu htlcOIle Oil DSIlalI Oh MlnneaDOllS.
this great and thriving city, the honored
guest of this great occasion, Commander-in-
Chief Rea, of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. Minneapolis sent a delegation about a
week ago to st. Louis to the national encamp
ment there and st. Louis sent back a
commander-in-chieff for us to greet and greet
royalty tonight Judge ]. P Rea came to us
from the East with the reputation of splen-
did soldier: and more he has proved himself
a spleudid citizen, and 1 am glad in the
name of this city, his home, in the name of
the war-stained veterans of this grand order.
TO give him welcome, and l but echo the
sentiment of all present
Amid a second, and, if possible.
grander ovation than the first,
JUDGE ]. p. REA
then stepped to the front and spoke as
follows:
Mr. Chairman and Fellow Citizens: can
not accept this magnificent ovation tonight
as personally and entirely directed to me- |
accept it as a compliment because represent
that grand and noble American institution.
The Grand Army of the Republic represents
the men who fought and bled and conse-
Grated their lives for their country, for Union
wished to be understood ON, and clearly, once
for all: This organization was brother
hood of men endeared and even made sacred
to one another through the baptism
of fire of the most bloody war that ever desc
Grated a country. butt was an organization
that recognized no political party nor affili-
ated with any. Why, there was his friend.
the mayor; they had never in their lives
agreed agree on on any political issues, but
to He" the Un n and ID t paying the resRsst
who fought for the Union to preserve it.
Mayor Ames and himself could stand on the
ship. No man could analyze why he
loved his mother or his brother and
SO ii was with this great order; they
were brothers, because shoulder to shoulder
nd Erann tn 1-1ana
starry banner and they had held it in the
honored place it flies now over happy con-
tented country. For this they were brothers:
for this they would always stick together. aid
no royal true member, would think of
SPEAKING POLITICS IN A POST ROOM.
any more and he would moot il in church
OF at the dying bed of a sick friend Some
men think the old soldiers ask too much ON
the pension question, but they who went
through the fire knew this was not So and
he believed the Judgment exercised on this
subject at the last National encampnfeut
would receive the hearty applause of the
country at large.
In conclusion he quoted the language of
Hannibal Hamlin: the friend and Counselor
OF Lincoln: There never was a greater or
ga1ization in the world than the Grand Army
of the Republic and he, Judge Rea. wished
TO say that he believed this grand honor
thrust upon him was to do honor to Mime
sofa, because he was told by good many
IN st. Louis, there might be
more lavishness of display, but when their
meeting was held here three years ago they
had not forgotten how Minnesota had opened
her big heart to greet them: they had never
forgotten it and they were bound through
him to do this grand golden grained state
honor. $500
To one and all he then expressed
thanks for the honor of this grand re-
cepton rendered him. and amid long